What Is an Internship Program?
An internship is a short-term work experience offered by companies or organizations. It allows students or trainees to:
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Learn practical skills in their chosen field
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Gain real-world experience
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Understand workplace culture
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Build professional connections
Main Objectives
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Apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations
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Develop industry-relevant skills
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Explore career interests before full-time jobs
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Build a professional résumé
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Gain a recommendation or job offer after internship
Duration
Internships usually last:
Types of Internship
| Type |
Description |
| Paid Internship |
You receive a stipend/salary. |
| Unpaid Internship |
You gain experience but no pay. |
| Online Internship |
Work remotely using digital tools. |
| Offline Internship |
Work at the company office/site. |
| Research Internship |
Focus on academic or scientific work. |
| Industrial Internship |
Practical, hands-on training in industry. |
Structure of an Internship Program
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Orientation / Induction – Company introduces roles & policies.
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Project Assignment – You work on real tasks or projects.
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Mentorship – A supervisor guides and evaluates your progress.
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Mid-term Review – Feedback and improvement suggestions.
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Final Presentation / Report – You submit your learning outcomes.
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Certificate / Letter of Recommendation – Given after successful completion.
Documents Usually Required
Internship Fee Guidelines (if applicable)
Some institutions or training platforms charge an internship program fee (for training, certification, or mentorship support).
The typical range depends on the field:
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₹0 – ₹2,000 → For academic or college-affiliated internships
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₹2,000 – ₹10,000 → For skill-based or certified internships
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₹10,000+ → For premium industrial or international programs
After Completion
You usually receive:
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